Fossil Hunters

What Are Fossils?

Fossils are the preserved remains, or traces, of animals or plants that were once living. There are two main types of fossils, body fossils and trace fossils. Body fossils are the remains of plants or animals that were once living. The most common examples are dinosaur bones. Trace fossils are signs of once-living organisms such as a footprint.

The Earth Ed program, Fossil Hunters students invites students to work as paleontologists to discover secrets from the past. Through the exploration of body and trace fossils, students discover how scientific interpretations are informed.

This website brings together some great online resources that you can use to extend your knowledge about fossils, paleontology and more.